Regional Senior Executive, Business Development  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Part 1 –Primary roles of the job which are measurable and may be used as part of KPIs.
  1. To support overall business development strategies, site exploration, and project implementation within assigned business unit.
  2. Manage the BD database, maintain accurate records of expansion progress, and prepare regular reports for superior review.
  3. To analyze market trends, conduct research, and evaluate site feasibility based on sales and operational data.
  4. Provide coordination and administrative support for all leasing and project tracking activities within the designated region.
  5. Monitor site progress from offer confirmation to outlet opening, ensuring timely follow-up and reporting.
  6. Support regional consolidation of BD documents, utilities, and tenancy-related information for internal reporting.
  7. Execute cross-country support functions across multi countries simultaneously as assigned by the superior.
  8. Ensure effective communication between the Regional COE Office and respective Country Managers / BD Teams to align expansion targets and timelines.

Part 2 – Secondary roles which supports the primary roles above.
  1. Liaise with other departments such as Design & Build, Finance, Compliance, Operations to resolve matters related to leasing, construction, and outlet activation.
  2. Assist in preparing analysis decks, presentation materials, and reports for management or regional meetings.
  3. Support utilities monitoring and business license applications coordination in partnership with respective Country BD / BDA teams.
  4. Participate in knowledge transfer sessions and contribute to process standardisation within the BD department.
  5. Provide ad-hoc support or assignments as directed by the Regional BD HOD.

JOB COMPETENCIES / REQUIREMENTS:

Qualification
  • Diploma or Degree in Property Management, Real Estate, Business Administration, or any related field.
  • Possess own transport and willingness to travel frequently to different countries within the region as required.

Experience
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of working experience in Business Development or Administrative Support functions.
  • Experience in retail chain such as F&B, FMGC is preferred.
  • Exposure to regional / multi-country operations will be an advantage.
  • Familiarity with GIS mapping tools, footfall analysis platforms, or retail analytics software.

Skills & Knowledge
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to coordinate effectively across multiple teams and countries.
  • Advanced presentation and persuasive skills.
  • Exceptional leadership, time management, and teamwork capabilities.
  • Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills with good time management.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office and Lark platform for reporting and data consolidation.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • With good command of both written and spoken English.
  • Good command of both written and spoken English; proficiency in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, Tagalog or Thai will be an advantage.

Behavioral Traits
  • Detail-oriented, reliable, and adaptable in a fast-paced regional environment.
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Eagerness to learn, self-motivated, and able to handle multiple priorities concurrently. Willingness to travel frequently for business assignments when necessary.